Clinical Counselor Jobs in Ohio
Clinical Counselor jobs in Ohio are consistently active across behavioral health agencies, hospital systems, community mental health centers, and school-based programs, with openings at every level from entry-level associate counselors through licensed senior clinicians. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest share of hiring, with well-established employers such as OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital maintaining steady demand. Substance use disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent counseling are among the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Definition
Evening and weekend hours are required.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a Social Work License (LSW) or Master’s in Counseling, with a Clinical Counselors License (LPC).
- Experience in crisis intervention and working with youth, families and vulnerable communities.
- Strong understanding of trauma; strong communication, clinical skills, and public speaking skills.
- the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and experience with group facilitation, community outreach and community engagement preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel highly preferred.
$31.61-$35.12
Examples of Work
Provides supportive counseling to program participants and their families; assists with coping techniques and bereavement; provides support, motivation, and encouragement; assists with making decisions;
Provides crisis intervention, including obtaining supplies and medications, in order to immediately alleviate problems;
Educates program participants and their families about available resources;
Facilitates support groups and conducts follow-ups in order to reassess needs and ensure program participants are receiving on-going encouragement and emotional support;
Refers program participants to appropriate agencies and other community resources and assists with applications to services as needed;
Participates in quality improvement activities and performs quality assurance as assigned;
Documents all contact with program participants and other information related to the cases and submits records in a timely fashion;
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, agency meetings, continuing education programs, and required staff development offerings;
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient and family psychosocial issues;
Visits with program participants in such settings as clinics, homes, hospitals, or nursing homes;
Formulates treatment plans for program participants;
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in problem solving and by obtaining needed services;
Conducts program outreach activities;
Operates a computer to enter information about cases, generate reports, and keep electronic records;
Supervises subordinate personnel such as volunteers and student interns;
Develops and implements training programs and serves as a social services preceptor or field instructor;
May communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills;
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Some positions allocated to this classification may require proficiency in a language or languages other than English.
Test/Job Contact Information
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Keairah McKinney
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Definition
Evening and weekend hours are required.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a Social Work License (LSW) or Master’s in Counseling, with a Clinical Counselors License (LPC).
- Experience in crisis intervention and working with youth, families and vulnerable communities.
- Strong understanding of trauma; strong communication, clinical skills, and public speaking skills.
- the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and experience with group facilitation, community outreach and community engagement preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel highly preferred.
$31.61-$35.12
Examples of Work
Provides supportive counseling to program participants and their families; assists with coping techniques and bereavement; provides support, motivation, and encouragement; assists with making decisions;
Provides crisis intervention, including obtaining supplies and medications, in order to immediately alleviate problems;
Educates program participants and their families about available resources;
Facilitates support groups and conducts follow-ups in order to reassess needs and ensure program participants are receiving on-going encouragement and emotional support;
Refers program participants to appropriate agencies and other community resources and assists with applications to services as needed;
Participates in quality improvement activities and performs quality assurance as assigned;
Documents all contact with program participants and other information related to the cases and submits records in a timely fashion;
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, agency meetings, continuing education programs, and required staff development offerings;
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient and family psychosocial issues;
Visits with program participants in such settings as clinics, homes, hospitals, or nursing homes;
Formulates treatment plans for program participants;
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in problem solving and by obtaining needed services;
Conducts program outreach activities;
Operates a computer to enter information about cases, generate reports, and keep electronic records;
Supervises subordinate personnel such as volunteers and student interns;
Develops and implements training programs and serves as a social services preceptor or field instructor;
May communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills;
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Some positions allocated to this classification may require proficiency in a language or languages other than English.
Test/Job Contact Information
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Keairah McKinney
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Clinical Counselor Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical counselor jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LPC Associate license required or in progress
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
Clinical Counselor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical counselor in Ohio?
To become a licensed clinical counselor in Ohio, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field from an accredited program, then apply to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate credential while accumulating supervised post-degree hours. After completing the required supervision and passing the National Counselor Examination, you apply to upgrade to full LPC licensure. Most Ohio employers require or strongly prefer candidates who hold or are actively pursuing this credential.
Which companies hire clinical counselors in Ohio?
Employers hiring clinical counselors in Ohio right now include EncompassCare, Chrysalis Health, and Attain Behavioral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community mental health agencies together represent the broadest and most consistent sources of clinical counselor openings across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most clinical counselor jobs?
Ohio, Toledo, and Columbus account for the most clinical counselor openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems, behavioral health nonprofits, and state agency offices, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from their anchor academic medical centers and dense networks of community mental health providers serving high-need urban populations.
Are there remote clinical counselor jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of clinical counseling depends on in-person therapeutic relationships. About 54% of clinical counselor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting continued but selective telehealth adoption. Roles focused on outpatient individual therapy, care coordination, and certain school-based consultation services are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid scheduling options.
How can I get hired as a clinical counselor in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate position, which Ohio employers use specifically to hire candidates who have their master's degree but are still accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure. Large Ohio health systems such as OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital run structured internship and post-graduate residency tracks that pair new clinicians with supervisors. Transitioning from adjacent roles like case manager, mental health technician, or crisis hotline counselor is also a recognized route, and holding a current LPC Associate registration from the Ohio Counselor Board gives candidates a clear credential advantage in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to clinical counselor jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to clinical counselor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license status, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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